Itusi
Trail @ Lake Norman State Park

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Trail Info

The Itusi Trail system is currently made up of 8 loops: Hawk, Norwood
Creek, Hicks Creek, Wildlife, Laurel, Fallstown, Fox and Monbo. The Norwood Creek and Hicks Creek
Loops can only be accessed from the Hawk Loop while the Monbo Loop is
separate. Fox, Fallstown and Wildlife are accessible via the
Laurel Loop or riding State Park Road to Wildlife Road. Keep in mind that all loops will be ridden in the
clockwise direction in even numbered years and in the counter-clockwise
direction during odd numbered years.

Loop Descriptions

Hawk Loop
This is the original 4 mile trail loop that is directly accessible
from the parking lot. This loop is bisected by an access road that can
be used to head back to the parking lot.

Norwood Creek Loop
Approximately 2.5 mile loop that is accessed from the Hawk Loop via
a short section of 2-way trail. Check out "turtle turn" during
the summer months when the turtles use the partially submerged logs
to get a tan. You can hear them plop into the water upon your
arrival!

Hicks Creek Loop (AKA: The
Blob)
A one mile loop accessible from the main Hawk Loop. Look
towards the lake for evidence of tree felled by the local beavers.
The beavers have a dam and lodge further up Hicks Creek (not
bike-accessible).

Monbo LoopOpened in 2007 and almost doubled
our trail mileage. The six mile loop can be found by heading
down the short section of 2-way trail next to the trail kiosk and
taking a left on State Park Road. The trail access will be on
your right just over the bridge. The Monbo Loop features more
sustained climbs and descents which makes it many riders' favorite
section. Since it is the furthest loop from the parking lot,
it is where you will often spot a family of deer.

Laurel Loop The Laurel Loop has more technical trail
features and is built to IMBA blue standards. This makes the Laurel
Loop slightly more challenging for the beginner cyclist. The Laurel
Loop takes its name from the beautiful Mountain Laurels that can be
found along the trail. Features include several creek crossings, a
"V" tree, berms and a twistier trail alignment. Total Laurel Loop
mileage is 9.75 miles.

Wildlife Loop
The Wildlife Loop is the largest loop on the last phase of the Itusi
Trail. This Phase is located on 249 acres between Wildlife and
Morrison Roads. This acreage was previously logged by Crescent
Resources and later planted with pine trees. The areas
adjacent to the creeks are hardwoods which results in some nice
variety. Wildlife is 4.5 miles long.

Fox Loop
The Fox Loop is 3.5 miles and has a couple of interesting trail
features. There is a nice gully run with pivot trees that you
may end up leaning on! The Fox Loop will be accessible via the
Fallstown Loop which is accessible via the Wildlife Loop.